Bromley 3 Weston Super Mare 0 - TFT Match Report

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Bromley 3 Weston Super Mare 0 – VCS – 18/04/2015

Most hardened Bromley fans were expecting a nervy tense afternoon at Hayes Lane as their side battled to secure the points that would guarantee promotion to Conference Premier, but in reality it proved to be a surprisingly comfortable outing as The Ravens put on a fine display of attacking football which won them the league title with a game to spare.
Bromley started brightly on a bumpy pitch in blustery conditions, there were a few early nerves on display with some miss placed passes, but they went close when Moses Ademola set up Anthony Cook who fired over. Weston then settled and Bradley Ash forced a save from Alan Julian as they looked to spoil the party. After s scrappy spell, Bromley began to create chances again with Joe Anderson crossing for Jamie Slabber who headed against the bar before Reece Prestedge forced a save from Luke Purnell from the rebound. Joseph McClennan went close for Weston soon after before The Ravens finally got the break through on 27minutes when a scramble in the box saw the ball fall to Prestedge who coolly slotted it home from ten yards out. Once the chaos calmed down Bromley continued to press with Ali Fuseini firing over and Brad Goldberg having an effort saved by Purnell. With the game still in the balance Bromley increased their lead on 37minutes when Prestedge set up Ademola who hit a superb effort from a tight angle that found the far corner of the net. The home fans could now believe and start to enjoy the afternoon as Cook, Slabber and Ademola all went close before the break.
The second half saw Bromley start on the attack, but it was the visitors who had the best chances when Dayle Grubb was denied by Julian and then the home keeper made an even better stop from McClennan. With the nerves beginning to jangle among the Bromley faithful they were soon settled again as Ademola and Goldberg combined to set up Slabber who smashed the ball home for 3-0 on 59minutes. Soon after Slabber had another goal bound shot cleared off the line by Pierce Mitchell before a quiet spell in the match until late on when Bromley had three more chances. Pierre Joseph-Dubois had a good claim for a penalty turned down as he was floored when breaking itno the box, then Goldberg and Dubois went close before the final whistle signalled a pitch invasion and celebration of Bromley’s first league title since 1961.
Mark Goldberg’s men now travel to Gosport Borough for their final league game next Saturday with the pressure off and the somewhat daunting yet exciting prospect of Conference Premier football next season.

Quote for the game, 'I need caffeine!' - Martin.

Bromley: Alan Julian, Ugo Udoji, Joe Anderson (Danny Waldren 68'), Ali Fuseini, Rob Swaine, Jack Holland, Moses Ademola (Pierre Joseph-Dubois 75'), Reece Prestedge, Jamie Slabber, Bradley Goldberg,
Anthony Cook (Louis Dennis 68').Subs Not Used: Callum McNaughton,Ben May

Weston-super-Mare: Luke Purnell, Pierce Mitchell, Jake Mawford, Jamie Edge(Kane Ingram 63'), Tom Jordan, Clayton Fortune, Jacob Cane, Aaron Brown, Bradley Ash (William Sneddon-Coombes 81'), Dayle Grubb,
Joseph McClennan (Ollie Watkins 56') Subs Not Used: Zemell Burton, Oliver Barnes.

Goals: Bromley – Prestedge 27, Ademola 37, Slabber 59mins.
Ref: Mr M George
Att: 2,938
HT 2-0 FT 3-0
Report: Colin Head

[AlanPep]

Yes, just yes that does very nicely, history made and a summer to enjoy. Well done all

[cliff]

Quick thanks to you Colin for your match reports. Always clear, balanced and informative. If I haven't got to the match it's the first thing I read before I get into all the other more emotional stuff. I hope you and the rest of this forum's contributors have a good summer.

[goalsandstuff]

A great crowd and a great day! Almost an anti climax given how we dominated the game and that's a great thing as my heart would have struggled with another nail-biter. Always worth reiterating how important Alan Julian has been, after a few beers it's all too easy to forget the saves and remember the goals but he was outstanding for the 2nd match running.

So much to look forward to next year, great away days, better pre season friendlies, joining the FA Cup at the 4th qualifying round, live TV coverage. Not sure I've ever looked forward to a fixture list coming out as much as I will this summer.

[robinhood]

cheers col for all your reports and back to hayes lane fanzine, always fair and true ,

[thechat]

Hear hear! Well done Col for keeping up the good work all these years! Keep 'em coming!

[scottym]

Had 4:0 at 18/1 aaagh, so close.
Was right behind the 2nd goal, looked like a centre to me...

[exiled]

After all the years watching Bromley, I was waiting for the late drama, the blunder, the knife in the back from the moment we went 1-0 up right until the last 5 minutes. Only then did I actually relax and take in the surroundings. Amazing. From Barton Rovers to Tranmere Rovers in 10 years. That's a story. Even looking back to events this time 2 years ago the transformation has been dramatic. Very proud day for all associated with the club. Don't think it will totally sink in until I find myself at Tranmere/Bristol Rovers/Hartlepool watching Bromley playing a league game.

[will]

I was an anxious as anyone before the game, but once we made it 3-0 early in the second half and it became apparent that Weston actually were really crap, I was fairly confident from then on that it was ours. The players pulled it out of the bag yesterday and deserve credit for approaching what could have been a banana skin and making light work of it.

[bromley]

Just unbelivable. Our club has come so so so far in such a short space of time. Champions!!!!!